OUR MISSION

Curriculum Development & Student Outcomes

Curriculum development at Dordt College is guided by a document titled "The Educational Framework of Dordt College." The following list of student outcomes is summarized from that document, which is a primary means whereby Dordt College holds itself accountable for student learning. A comprehensive assessment program has been developed that measures the college's effectiveness in meeting these goals. Dordt College is committed to continually improving its educational programs so that we can more completely realize our goals for student learning.

Religious Orientation

Graduates will demonstrate the following:

the ability to recognize the Bible's main themes and teachings and its guiding role in a life of Christian discipleship

an understanding of the elements of the Reformed faith and worldview

the ability to discern, evaluate, and challenge the prevailing spirits and worldviews of our age in the light of God's Word and a reformational perspective

a commitment to living a life of Christian discipleship and to transforming those features of our culture that oppose Christ's rule

Creational Structure

Graduates will demonstrate the following:

an understanding that all of reality has been structured by God, that he faithfully preserves it through his laws, and that he unifies it in Christ Jesus as its sovereign head

an appreciation of the rich diversity within creation and recognition of the interdependence of its various parts and aspects

awareness of the central position human beings hold in creation as image bearers of God

care and respect for everything God has created

the ability to maintain a balanced, wholesome lifestyle

the ability to use the ideas, theories, and procedures from a variety of disciplines

competence in one or more specialized fields of inquiry

the ability to continue developing, sharing, and applying serviceable insights in diverse communities after graduation

Creational Development

Graduates will demonstrate the following:

an understanding of how our world has developed historically

appreciation of their God-given responsibility to be loving stewards of creation

a critical evaluation of the formative processes and religious spirits that have shaped various cultures

awareness of the interconnected global nature of contemporary life

an ability to evaluate formative influences and to contribute to reformation within their particular disciplines and vocations and in common areas of life

Contemporary Response

Graduates will demonstrate the following:

the insights, skills, and strategies needed to serve in their vocations and the common tasks of adult life

increasing wisdom, rooted in a mature fear of the Lord, in their understanding of his world and their service to his kingdom

commitment to lifelong learning so that they can continue to develop and apply insight in faithful response to God

sensitivity to the impact of sin and idolatry in their own lives, in human society, and in the world around them

a desire to transform the world for the service of God's kingdom and the good of all his creatures